Repair Procedures: Removal
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- Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub.
Tightening torque:
107.9 ~ 127.5 N.m (11.0 ~ 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 ~ 94.0 lb-ft)
NOTE:- Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
- Remove the brake hose (A) & wheel speed sensor (B) from the front strut assembly by loosening mounting bolts.
Tightening torque:
6.9 ~ 10.8 N.m (0.7 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 ~ 8.0 lb-ft)
- Disconnect the stabilizer link (B) with the front strut assembly (A) after loosening the nut.
Tightening torque:
98.1 ~ 117.7N.m (10.0 ~ 12.0kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.8lb-ft)
- Disconnect the front strut assembly (A) with the knuckle by loosening the bolt & nut.
Tightening torque:
156.9 ~ 176.5N.m (16.0 ~ 18.0kgf.m, 115.7 ~ 130.2lb-ft)
- Remove the fender apron upper cover (A).
LH
RH
- Remove the mounting retainer (A) located at the end of the cowl top cover and the service cover (B).
LH
RH
- Slightly pull the cowl top cover to your side to make a gap and loosen the strut mounting nuts (A-3ea).
Tightening Torque:
53.9 ~ 73.5N.m (5.5 ~ 7.5kgf.m, 39.8 ~ 54.2lb-ft)
- Remove the strut assembly (B).
LH
RH
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- Check the front alignment.
(Refer to "FRONT ALIGNMENT ")